Members of Congress meet at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th birthday

Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
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Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
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Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
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